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Farrar, Josh
2 Reviews
(4)
4-6
"It is as if we live in two different countries: not America and Haiti, but white Flatbush and black Flatbush. They are just as different, and just as far apart," Bijou says of Alex, a fellow Episcopalian school student in Brooklyn. Despite some uneven pacing, Farrar sensitively depicts two mature seventh graders' sweet relationship and their struggles with race- and culture-based bullying.
Reviewer: Allison Cole
(4)
4-6
When her family moves to Rhode Island, sixth-grader Annabelle Cabrera misses her home, her abuela, and her band. Once the bassist of "the most popular kid band in New York," Annabelle is determined to start her own group, despite battles with bullies and preoccupied parents. Annabelle sounds distractingly older than twelve, but Farrar enriches his new-tween-in-town story with engaging rock music details.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
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